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KARL GOETZ MEDALS. Germany. Mobilization of the German Army Cast Bronze Medal, 1914. Munich Mint. CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Kienast-134. 83mm. By Karl Goetz. Obverse: Atlas advancing right, bearing globe on his back; fireballs fall around him; Reverse: Man right, wrestling bull to the ground held by its horns. Edge: A few marks, otherwise plain. Alluring reddish-brown surfaces, with a few scattered deposits in and around the legends.
Kienast-134. 83mm. By Karl Goetz. Obverse: Atlas advancing right, bearing globe on his back; fireballs fall around him; Reverse: Man right, wrestling bull to the ground held by its horns. Edge: A few marks, otherwise plain. Alluring reddish-brown surfaces, with a few scattered deposits in and around the legends.
This type alludes to the idea that, even while mobilizing troops for battle, Germany was, in fact, remaining firm and unmoved, for that would garner for them the praise from heaven.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00